🌱 Reward For Information On Shooting + St. Andrews Fire

Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Dan Casarella, your host of the Columbia Daily.

First, today's weather:

Very warm with clouds and sun. High: 79 Low: 60.

Here are the top three stories in Columbia today:

1. The Columbia Police Department is offering a $25,000 reward for information regarding the death of a teen in a shooting. Last July, police found 19-year-old Trinity Sanders dead in her home. There has been a lack of information regarding this case and the police are looking for more leads. (ABC NEWS 4)
2. Popular pizzeria, Bricks and Stones Pizza Company in West Columbia, will be permanently closing. The restaurant has been operating for two and a half years but struggled throughout COVID-19. The restaurant's last day will be March 19. (ColaDaily.com)
3. A fire destroyed a Columbia home in the St. Andrews community on Thursday night. On Thursday around 9:00 p.m., the fire department responded to a call on Woodtrail Drive where the fire was coming from the roof. No one was at home at the time and no one was injured. (WLTX.com)

Today in Columbia:

• Track and Field At Diamond Hornet (9:00 AM)
• Butterfly Day At Saluda Shoals Park (10:00 AM)
• Hairball Live in Concert At Miller Theater (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• After eight weeks of training, new Columbia Fire Department firefighters are ready to hit the floor! The department was proud to welcome in the members of its first Direct Hire Program. (Facebook)
• Meet Howard, South Carolina Emergency Management Division's new EAS coordinator. Howard is one of the newest members of the South Carolina Emergency Management Division family. (Facebook)
• Join Historic Columbia on Sunday, March 13, for Celebrating 60, a community day featuring the public debut of the Boyd Foundation Horticultural Center! This free event includes tours of the greenhouse and Hampton-Preston Mansion, gardening talks and special presentations, lawn games, indigo dyeing, and food and drinks for purchase from local food trucks. (Instagram)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all Monday morning for your next update.

— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.